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cmr727's review
4.0
I only knew of David Carr through his appearances on Charlie Rose, but that was enough to know that he had a unique voice. I liked this quite a bit, though it meandered a bit towards the end.
kaitvanderlaan's review
3.0
All That You Leave Behind is a memoir written by Erin Lee Carr that focuses on her relationship with her dad, grief, and their individual struggle with alcoholism. The majority of the book is written in a memoir format, though there are email exchanges and other mementos scattered throughout the story. I think this is one of those books people read because someone famous wrote it (a producer and also David Carr’s daughter). Since I live under a rock, I didn’t know who either Erin or her father is. That being said, I think the author does a good job depicting her struggle with alcoholism, though I wish she wrote more about her grief. Overall it’s a decent read!
dotbitty's review
5.0
If you have lost a parent, particularly a father or father figure, read this book. If only to feel less alone.
kittykate99's review
4.0
This excellent memoir shines an unflinching light on the author as she grapples with her grief after her father, New York Times columnist David Carr dies suddenly. Interspersed in her writings about her career and romantic struggles are emails from her father, along with stories about their time spend together. Her father was both parent, career mentor and fellow addict/alcoholic and the author must now face navigating a successful career and sobriety without having him in her corner. Beautifully written.
carolynu's review
4.0
A gritty memoir by Erin Carr about herself, her dad, David Carr a NY Times writer, and their battles with alcoholism. Well-written, full of honesty.
kat2's review
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4.0
This memoir about the loss of the writer’s father is a candid, evocative portrait of grief. That resonated with me. And so did the story of Carr finding her way in the world of work, which is inspiring to anyone navigating a transitional time. Carr’s father was a journalist who mentored her with tons of spot-on, memorable, loving, and funny advice. (Their relationship was loving, and also fraught and complicated.) Formally, I enjoyed the inclusion of emails, photos, and lists (what I learned, what I read while writing this book). A very enjoyable book to read, and a strong model of memoir.
lovelyday2day's review
3.0
This memoir covers a lot: addiction, grief, building a career, the complexity of family relationships. I loved the call to action of reaching out to your loved ones. I would have liked deeper reflection on how the author’s connections through her father helped enable her success in a tough industry.